Walking the street of Hollywood
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November 9, 2011 • Bruce Guu, Editor in Chief
Filed under Activities, Top Stories
The 27th annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles was held on October 16, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This year, Gahr tried something different from previous years. Key Club was not the only club to attend the AIDS Walk. More than 100 students from different clubs at Gahr, attended this special event.
“I liked how this year that other clubs from Gahr went to AIDS Walk along with Key Club. Not only as a club but as a school we should spread awareness about the AIDS Walk to all,” Shannon Lee (11) said.
The 6.2 mile walk around West Hollywood was tiresome for many, but it was all worth it in the end, because AIDS Walk raised more then $3 million for the organizations that work to help prevent AIDS. In addition, Gahr raised more then $500 to help.
“I would of expected AIDS Walk to be long, because I already think the two mile run we do at P.E. is tiring,” Gabriel Cabra (9) said.
Students from WAC, Barkada, Spanish, French, NHS, CSF and Key Club participated in this special event.
For some students, it was their first time, while others were veterans to this walk.
“Out of all the years I went to the walk, I think this year had the best school spirit! The Key Club president, Bruce Guu, did a great job of pumping everyone up and teaching the chants. Everyone participated with so much energy,” Bianca Togonon (12) said.
Students not only had fun walking to support AIDS Walk, but had fun challenging other Key Clubbers around California that attended.
“My favorite time at AIDS Walk was when we challenged other Key Club divisions and beat them with our full spirited members and schoolmates from other clubs! It feels great to have a bunch of our schoolmates from all grade levels team up as one to represent our school and just give nothing but good vibes,” Diane Ilegan (12) said.
For the many first timers, AIDS Walk was not what they had expected. Many thought it to be extremely difficult and tiring.
“After I went home from AIDS Walk, I decided to take the greatest, longest nap I have ever taken. The best part about my nap was my dream where I was back at the AIDS Walk except I wasn’t walking with the Key Clubbers from Gahr, I was walking with the red Power Ranger I saw there. I then woke up around midnight to finish all of my boring homework. Overall it was worth it because AIDS Walk was one of the funnest events I have ever attended,” Christian Villa (11) said.
AIDS Walk not only raised money for medication given to AIDS patients, but it also inspired many walkers there to stand and fight this disease together.
The atmosphere was truly inspiring for every walker there. Gahr students were proud to walk for such a cause.
“I really loved this year’s AIDS Walk. I walked with all of my friends and close teachers. Everyone seemed to be in a really good mood and just really excited. The music got everyone dancing and it was fun and we all had a great time,” Victoria Simbol (12) said.
Hopefully, this new tradition of every club from Gahr going to the AIDS Walk continues for years to come. Students not only walk, but walk for a reason, and that reason is to find a cure for AIDS.
“I would come back next year to this event. I want to support AIDS Walk and walk another six miles for a good cause!,” Benson Chao (10) said.
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